Category: dwelling

I just discovered my property was damaged in Tinder Fire, what do I do?

After evacuation and finally being allowed back to your property, you discover you were one of the unlucky ones whose property was damaged.

A fire is one of the most devastating natural disasters anyone can endure.  As Public Adjusters, we have comforted and handled many clients like yourself.  After the devastation is recognized, its time to start processing your claim and preparing to rebuild your property.

Your first call to a Public Insurance Adjuster can be one of the most important calls you will make.  The Public Adjuster’s job is to analyze, estimate, and document your loss. Then, we negotiate your best settlement with the insurance company.

Many people don’t know this industry exists and think, “Oh, my insurance company will take care of me.”  What individuals don’t recognize is that the insurance company’s adjuster works to protect their interests. It is in your best interests to have someone professionally representing yours.

Upon calling a Public Adjuster, there should be no charge for a consultation.  The Public Adjuster is paid a percentage of the settlement.  Generally, 10% is a reasonable charge, though some circumstances warrant a different rate.

AJR Public Adjusters have represented policyholders over the years with fires similar to the devastating ones that have taken properties in the Tinder Fire.  Our 30+ years of experience and 21 A+ Arizona Better Business Bureau reviews are two of the reasons to give us a call first to find out how we can help you.  Our company is run by husband/wife team of Bruce and Stacy Horowitz,  and with other professionals (such as contractors) utilized at our discretion. We act with the idea of putting the best foot forward for insurance negotiations.

 

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How are Multi-family dwellings and vacancy handled with vandalism coverage?

Ever wonder how your property will be covered should vandalism occur?  What if you have a multi unit property and one unit is occupied and the others are not.  See answer below from Summit Business Systems, the leader in industry with how coverage applies.

QUESTION:

In a multi-family dwelling one unit was unoccupied & vacant for in excess of 60 days; the 2nd unit was vacated approximately 1 week before the loss. The vandals caused damage (vandalism/malicious mischief) to both units. Is the vandalism exclusion applicable to the 1st unit? Since the entire “building” was not vacant for in excess of 60 days- coverage should be applicable to all damages. Or, worded another way- if tenants were in the 2nd unit & vandalism damage was sustained in the 1st unit (vacant for in excess of 60 days) does the vacancy limitation apply?

ANSWER:

This is easier than it seems at first glance. The vandalism exclusion applies if the dwelling has been vacant for more than 60 days. The definition of residence premises states that the 2, 3, or 4 family dwelling where the named insured resides in one of the units is a residence premises. Therefore, even though the building is divided into separate living units, the entire structure is the dwelling. Therefore, since the entire dwelling wasn’t vacant, coverage applies for both units.

Rest assured that if at least one of your properties is inhabited, you are covered under the insurance policy.

AJR is the one Public Adjuster needed to assist with your coverages and make sure you are paid properly for your loss.  Give us a call 602-795-5227.  www.betterclaimresults.com